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And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 9, 2018

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver is not identified.Courtesy of the Animas Museum 75 years ago:…

McPhee to host Public Lands Day celebration
Southwest Life

McPhee to host Public Lands Day celebration

May 9, 2018

San Juan Mountains Association will celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19 at the McPhee Reservoir marina.Cortez Journal file Volunteers should bring a day-pack…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 8, 2018

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver is not identified.Courtesy of the Animas Museum 25 years ago:…

Take a grand tour of New England – by bike
Travel

Take a grand tour of New England – by bike

May 8, 2018

The 14-mile Island Line Trail follows Burlington’s waterfront and continues into the middle of Lake Champlain.Courtesy of Island Line Images via Washington Post Last summer, when I found myself without…

Acupuncturist to give allergy talk Thursday
Health

Acupuncturist to give allergy talk Thursday

May 7, 2018

The talk, “Spring Free of Allergies: A Fast, Alternative Solution,” will discuss using safe, non-needle treatments to resolve allergy symptoms. The event is free and open to all. For more…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 7, 2018

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver is not identified.Courtesy of the Animas Museum 25 years ago:…

Tractor Supply Co. to host Spring Market
Food

Tractor Supply Co. to host Spring Market

May 6, 2018

The event is seeking vendors interested in selling homemade and homegrown items, such as crafts, furniture, candles, soaps, honey, eggs, produce, baked goods, etc. Local nonprofits and food trucks are…

Steamworks wins gold at World Beer Cup
Food

Steamworks wins gold at World Beer Cup

May 6, 2018

The Brewers Association, a not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small and independent craft brewers, announced the results May 3 at the conclusion of Craft Brewers Conference…

And the West is History
And the West is History

And the West is History

May 6, 2018

Maude and Jim pull a water wagon and sprinkle the streets to reduce dust in 1918 or 1919. The driver is not identified.Courtesy of the Animas Museum 25 years ago:…

Fort Lewis College to host conservation workshop
Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College to host conservation workshop

May 5, 2018

Mountain Studies Institute – in partnership with San Juan National Forest, Mesa Verde National Park and Southwest Conservation Corps – will host a two-day networking event for agencies, nonprofits, local…

Drug epidemic ensnares 25-year-old pill for nerve pain
Health

Drug epidemic ensnares 25-year-old pill for nerve pain

May 4, 2018

The 25-year-old non-opioid pain drug gabapentin is one of the most prescribed medications in the U.S., ranking ninth over 2017, according to prescription tracker GoodRx. Researchers attribute the recent surge…

Electric vehicle questions to be answered Monday
Southwest Life

Electric vehicle questions to be answered Monday

May 4, 2018

Those who attend can learn about how to use electric transportation and cut down on fuel costs and air pollution emissions. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2jnKvlC.

May library events
Community

May library events

May 4, 2018

Tuesdays, 2 p.m.: Baby story time. Interactive activities with music, stories, finger-plays, counting rhymes and playtime for infants to 18-month-old children. Parents and caregivers are welcome. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.: Toddler…